UMass Chan Medical School Program

Vascular surgery - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Worcester, MA(Worcester, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$70,940
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4512421013
NRMP Code:
3050451C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
36

Contact Information

Jessica Praed Simons
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
66.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our residency prides itself on an outstanding culture of hard work and camaraderie. We offer high volumes of both open and endovascular cases., along the entire spectrum of simple to complex techniques. Our chiefs graduate with > 25 open aortic cases and even more lower extremity bypasses.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$70,940
PGY-1
$73,602
PGY-2
$77,210
PGY-3
$80,384
PGY-4
$84,050
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Worcester, MA
Metropolitan Area
Worcester, MA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
115(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$694K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
41.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
335K
Median Age
50 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.64
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
70°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
75%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
15.6
Gas (per gallon)
$4.26
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,940
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$61,687
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4512421013
NRMP Code:
3050451C0YOG
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
36
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jessica Praed Simons
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
3050451C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UMass Memorial Health (University Campus)
Primary Teaching Site:
UMass Memorial Health (University Campus)
Contact Person:
Patricia Gillies
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60
Unpaid Leave Days:
80

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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